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Sony MHS-PM5 Camcorder User Manual

1. When you tilt the multi selector to A 1 Screen display repeatedly the display Display meio changes page 25 Indicators on the screen disappear after 377 Battery remaining 18 about 5 seconds with the default settings in a Low battery warning 64 effect when you purchased this camera If you want to make indicators appear again x SteadyShot 42 carry out any operation other than those Recording foldi using the zoom lever The indicators appear m tu E This does not appear when for only 5 seconds however pee T R using internal memory See the pages in parentheses for details of operation O Recording Media a m el Face Detection 42 When shooting still images OFF s 7 EL3 H Zoom scaling wz fu a aT Q x1 4 Su Self timer 26 1 4 2 Display Indication Ir uH Qx20 qe Image size 40 pjan t 400 00 00 05 EN y 4 Ksm Eia 5M 30P wm 2M 2010 1 1 vea 3 12 00pm 6 Information on the still Ll ADISP V J image settings appears near the 9 Photo icon When recording movies 400 Remaining number of recordable images 40 5 e AE lock green 24 2010 1 1 3 12 00pm TEE Display Indication ADISP Y 2010 1 1 Current date and time 12 00 PM A DISP Changing the screen display VS Using the self timer 4 Display Indication Asor fop Image size 40 Zhor Eor 00 00 05 Remaining recordable time 40 EH Information on the movie setting
2. LCD Backlight Selects the brightness of the LCD backlight Bright Brightens the LCD screen s Normal Standard brightness You can change the setting by tilting the multi selector A DISP longer Selecting Bright uses up the battery charge faster Display Color You can select the background color of the LCD monitor from 3 colors Language Setting Selects the language to be used to display the menu items warnings and messages Initializes the setting to the default setting Even if you execute this function the images stored in the internal memory are retained D Select Initialize with the multi selector tilt to A V then press the multi selector or tilt to P The message Reset to default settings appears 2 Select OK with A then press the multi selector The settings are reset to the default setting To cancel the resetting Select Cancel in step then press the multi selector Be sure not to turn the power of the camera off while initializing T Main Settings 2 2 For details on the operation page 46 The default settings are marked with 2 LUN Settings Allows you to select the settings for the display method of images on the recording media set in a connected equipment such as a computer when the camera is connected to a computer or AV equipment with a USB connection Multi Displays the images both on the memory card and in the internal
3. Xapul 71 T2 Notes on the License THIS PRODUCT IS LICENSED UNDER THE AVC PATENT PORTFOLIO LICENSE FOR THE PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL USE OF A CONSUMER TO i ENCODE VIDEO IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AVC STANDARD AVC VIDEO AND OR ii DECODE AVC VIDEO THAT WAS ENCODED BY A CONSUMER ENGAGED IN A PERSONAL AND NON COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY AND OR WAS OBTAINED FROM A VIDEO PROVIDER LICENSED TO PROVIDE AVC VIDEO NO LICENSE IS GRANTED OR SHALL BE IMPLIED FOR ANY OTHER USE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM MPEG LA L L C SEE lt HTTP MPEGLA COM gt Additional information on this product and answers to frequently asked questions can be found at our Customer Support Website http www sony net
4. To cancel the protection Select the image for which you want to cancel protection and unlock it by pressing the multi selector as the same procedure to protect it The indicator disappears and the protection is released cy Rotate Rotating a still image Rotates a still image CD Press gt Play button to set the camera to playback mode 2 Select the still image to rotate with the multi selector tilt to A W lt P then press the multi selector Press MENU to display the menu Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 29 Select Rotate with A F then press the multi selector Select 4 V then rotate the image with lt gt Select OK with A V then press the multi selector You cannot rotate the following types of images Movies Protected still images You may not be able to rotate images shot with other cameras When viewing images on a computer the image rotation information may not be reflected depending on the software lt Setup Changing Setup items See page 46 BuimalA 10J suoiaung Buisf 45 46 Customizing the settings Using Setup items You can change the default settings using the Setup screen Multi selector 1 Press MENU to display the menu 2 rit the multi selector to A V to select Setup 3 Tilt to A V lt gt to select the item you want to set The selected item is highlighted Main
5. 2 Inserting the memory card Battery memory Be careful of the direction card cover of the notched corner panels Buijay 1 Open the cover 2 Insert the memory card all the way in until it clicks with its notched corner directed downward as shown in the illustration 3 Close the cover When there is no memory card inserted The camera records plays back images using the internal memory approx 26 MB When the movie size is set to 1920 x 1080 30P or 1280 x 720 60P you cannot record movies however 19 20 To remove the memory card Open the battery memory card cover Make sure that the access lamp is not lit then push the memory card in once Never remove the memory card when the access lamp is lit This may cause damage to data in the memory card 3 Turning the camera on setting the language and clock SR ON OFF button zc Power Charge lamp n i Y MENU button ER v Multi selector 1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on e gt panels Guiyay The Power Charge lamp lights up in green Rotating the lens portion in the arrow direction turns on the camera You can also turn the power on by pressing the ON OFF button The lens rotates within the range of 0 to 270 degrees 2 Select the desired language with the multi selector tilt to A V then press the multi selector 21 22 3 Set the clock with the multi sel
6. Shooting movies in image quality suited for your purpose The camera supports the common and widely used VGA 640x480 as well as HD high definition image quality Select VGA 640x480 image quality to upload the recorded images on websites or to attach to mails without the need to convert the image quality Movie Size you can select with this camera Movie Size Usage guidelines 1920 x 1080 30P Shoot HD high definition quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer or high definition TV 1280 x 720 60P Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as sports smoothly with HD high definition quality 1280 x 720 30P Shoot HD high definition quality movies in sizes suited for display on computer 640 x 480 30P Shoot SD standard definition quality movies in sizes suited for uploading on websites The progressive mode is a type of movie recording method which reads out all image pixels at once How to handle the camera When carrying the camera rotate the lens portion back as illustrated ALL Be careful not to block the lens with your finger when shooting Do not hold the camera by only holding the battery memory card cover jack cover the USB jack or the lens portion See page 15 for how to attach the wrist strap Table of contents Notes on using your camera sssssssseeeeeneeenneeenneenneen nennen nnns 2 Enjoying the camera How to handle
7. and played back Images recorded with SD standard definition image quality are played back with SD standard definition image quality VIDEO AUDIO o o6 4 AN connecting cable a Be Yellow White Red supplied l A V OUT jack During playback of a movie at HD high definition on SD standard definition TV the movie is displayed with black space on the upper and lower sides AL e uo saBeui BuimalA E 55 96 Connecting to a high definition TV Images recorded with HD high definition image quality are played back with HD high definition image quality Images recorded with SD standard definition image quality are played back with SD standard definition image quality COMPONENT AUDIO A N OUT jack 4 4 4 HP Wt y P hite Red Green Blue Red re T Component A V cable sold separately When connecting with the component A V cable sold separately If you connect only component video plugs audio signals are not output Connect the white and red plugs to output audio signals The output settings switches automatically according to the images played back Therefore the image may be distorted when switching the mode on the connected TV If you record movies in HD high definition image quality 1920 x 1080 30P 1280 x 720 60P or 1280 x 720 30P while connecting the camera to high definition TV with a compo
8. 19 Battery slot Memory card slot Access lamp 20 LCD screen 25 MENU button 29 m ma Multi selector Menu on A V lt 4 gt 29 Menu off A Screen display V Self timer 26 gt Play button 27 13 a S E Power Charge lamp 16 The Power Charge lamp lights up in green when the power is turned on and lights up in orange while charging the battery 6 Photo button 23 Shoots still images HH Movie button 23 Starts stops shooting movies ON OFF button 21 Zoom lever For shooting Zoom W T 26 For viewing Playback zoom EE Index 28 t8 S al 21 22 Tripod receptacle bottom Use a tripod with a screw length of less than 5 5 mm 7 32 inches You will be unable to firmly secure the camera to tripods having screws longer than 5 5 mm 7 32 inches and may damage the camera USB jack slide lever Y USB jack 33 Used when connecting to a computer with a USB connection support cable A N OUT jack 55 Used when connecting to a TV etc with an A V connecting cable Jack cover 11 12 Indicators on the screen
9. Settings 12 T Beep On LCD Backlight Bright em DispayColor 1 4 Tilt to to enter the setting You can also enter the setting by pressing the multi selector To turn off the Setup screen press MENU To return to the menu from the Setup screen tilt to lt repeatedly To cancel the setting change Language Setting Initialize Beep settings Main Settings 1 2 qT Beep On LCD Backlight Off m Display Coir Language Setting initialize x Beep settings Select Cancel if it appears then press the multi selector If it does not appear select the previous setting again This setting is maintained even when the power is turned off e Shooting Setting For details on the operation amp page 46 The default settings are marked with 2 Flicker Reduction Curbs the flicker generated by fluorescent by using the electro shutter On Use the Flicker Reduction Z Off Does not use the Flicker Reduction sumas ay Gujziuojsng 48 T Main Settings 1 2 For details on the operation amp page 46 The default settings are marked with 2 Beep Selects the sound produced when you operate the camera s On Turns on the beep sound when you press the multi selector Co Photo button or HH Movie button Off Turns off the beep sound
10. a series of images D Select the images you want to start slide show with the multi selector tilt to A W 4 gt then press the multi selector 2 Press MENU to display the menu Select Ez Slideshow with the multi selector tilt to A V then press the multi selector Select Start with A F then press the multi selector to start playback To stop the slideshow Press the multi selector You cannot resume the slideshow from this status BuimalA 10J suoiaung Buisf To change the setup Before starting slideshow you can change the settings using the multi selector The default settings are marked with 2 43 44 Viewing menu For details on the operation amp page 29 Interval 1 sec Sets the slide show interval 3 sec 5 sec 10 sec Repeat On Plays back images in a continuous loop Off After all the images have been played back the slide show ends om Protect Preventing accidental erasure Protects recorded images against accidental erasure The on mark is displayed for registered images On This Image Protects the currently displayed image in single image mode Ca Multiple You can select and protect multiple images Images Select an image then press the multi selector Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be protected Select an image with a mark to release the mark 2 MENU gt OK the multi selector
11. appears on the desktop Click x to close any unnecessary drives 2 Click PMBP Mac in the PMBPORTABLE folder The Region Selection screen appears 3 Select the appropriate Region and Country Area and then click OK The User Agreement screen appears 4 Read the agreement carefully If you accept the terms of the agreement click I Agree PMB Portable starts up Q Notes Set LUN Settings to Multi in the menu setting on the camera Be sure to connect the computer to the network whenever you are using PMB Portable Depending on the service provider you use when you upload videos and still images via the Internet the cached data may be left on the computer This may apply to this product too When problems occur with PMB Portable or you accidentally delete PMB Portable you can download the PMB Portable installer from the Internet and restore the software Notes on PMB Portable You can download the URLs of some websites from servers managed by Sony Corporation hereinafter called the Sony server using PMB Portable Please note the following when you use image uploading services provided by these website hereinafter called the Services using PMB Portable Depending on the websites you may have to pay for registration or you may be charged for the Services When you utilize the Services follow the terms of any agreement prescribed by the websites The Services may b
12. can upload images to media services An internet connection environment is required For other details see i PMB Help 48jnduio2 4no uyim Buisf 39 40 5 Using functions for shooting Shooting menu The function in shooting mode using MENU button are described below For details on how to operate the menu see page 29 The default settings are marked with 2 When the mode has been set to playback switch it to shooting mode with gt Play button Photo Size Selecting the photo size according to use Image size Guidelines S m 5M 2592x1944 For prints up to A4 8x10 Ee 3 2 2592x1728 3 2 aspect ratio as in photo prints and postcards E 3M 2048x1536 For prints up to 10x15 cm 4x6 or 13x18 cm 5x7 16 9 1920x1080 For viewing on a high definition TV ks VGA 640x480 Shoot at a small image size for e mail attachment The approximate number of still images Units Images popu ies Memory card formatted with this camera ME 1GB 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB 32 GB 5M 6 390 TIO 1550 3100 6200 12400 3 2 10 550 1100 2200 4400 8800 17600 3M 17 620 1250 2500 5000 10000 20000 16 9 30 980 2000 4000 8000 16000 32000 VGA 110 6000 12000 23500 48000 96000 192000 The number of still images may vary depending on the shooting conditions and the memory card When the number of remaining shootable
13. memory of the camera Select this when you connect the camera to a computer Single Displays only the images on the memory card when a memory card is inserted and displays the images in the internal memory when a memory card is not inserted Select this when you connect the camera to equipment other than a computer and neither the images on the memory card nor the images in the internal memory of the camera are displayed Note Be sure to set LUN Settings to Multi while uploading videos and still images to media services using PMB Portable Sets the video signal output according to the TV color system of the connected video equipment Different countries and regions use different TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen check page 56 for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC Sets the video output signal to NTSC mode e g for the USA Japan PAL Sets the video output signal to PAL mode e g for Europe China sumas ay Bulziwojsng 90 QJ Memory Card Tool For details on the operation amp page 46 This item appears only when the memory card is inserted in the camera Formats the memory card To ensure stable operation of the memory cards we recommend that you format the memory card the first time you use it with this camera However if you format the memory card all the data on the memory card will be deleted and
14. on other devices that do not conform to the universal standard These models are not sold in some regions If you cannot use Memory Stick PRO Duo media that has been used with another device format it with your camera page 50 Note that formatting erases all information on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media You may not be able to play back images with your camera When playing back image data modified on your computer When playing back image data recorded with other devices 67 68 On the battery On charging the battery We recommend charging the battery in an ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F You may not be able to efficiently charge the battery outside of this temperature range You may not charge the battery pack or the Power Charge lamp may not light in the following When the he temperature of the battery pack is too low Remove the battery pack and place it in a warm place When the temperature of the battery pack is too high Remove the battery pack and place it in a cool place For details see page 16 Effective use of the battery Battery performance decreases in low temperature surroundings So the time that the battery can be used is shorter in cold places We recommend the following to ensure longer battery use Put the camera in a pocket etc to warm it up before using The battery will run out quickly if you use the
15. so that the memory card does not pop out and drop When connecting your camera to another device with a cable be sure to insert the connector plug in the correct way Pushing the plug forcibly into the terminal will damage the terminal and may result in a malfunction of your camera Playback of movies other than those shot edited or composed on this camera is not guaranteed Notes on the LCD screen and the lens The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely high precision technology so over 99 99 of the pixels are operational for effective use However there may be some tiny black points and or bright points white red blue or green in color that constantly appear on the LCD screen These points are normal in the manufacturing process and do not affect the recording in any way CA Black white red blue or green points aO Exposing the LCD screen or the lens to direct sunlight for long periods may cause malfunctions Be careful when placing the camera near a window or outdoors Do not press against the LCD screen The screen may be discolored and that may cause a malfunction mages may trail across on the LCD screen in a cold location This is not a malfunction Note on disposal transfer When using software embedded in the camera personal information such as IDs and mail addresses may be saved on the internal memory of the camera When transferring the camera to others or on dispos
16. the camera Identifying paris eet a Eaa paaa ae ndi eius Indicators on the screen essseseessssseeeseeeeeeeeennnneenen nennen Getting started Checking the accessories supplied 1 Preparing the battery pack 2 2 eeseceeeeeseeceeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeeeneaeeees 2 Inserting the memory card ou eect ee eect e tenia ences en eeeeeeeeeas 3 Turning the camera on setting the language and clock 21 Basic Operations Shootlngilmages s ut OU ees E Oo A AR is Viewing images Using the menu items Men GMS m Using with your computer sssesseeeeeneenennnnenm mene 31 Connecting the camera to the computer sesssses 33 Uploading videos and still images to media services 35 Usingtlie SoftWale e trt t ROO ERR aci 38 Using functions for shooting Shooting uri R M 40 Photo Size Selecting the photo size according to use Movie Size Selecting the movie size according to use SteadyShot Allows you to reduce camera shake when shooting images Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the exposure automatically Setup Selecting the shooting settings Using functions for viewing ME PE M M M RR 43 QW Delete Allows you to select and delete unwanted images E Slideshow Playing back a series of images Om Protect Preventing
17. to recording mode to shoot a still image or a movie The memory card may be damaged Exchange the memory card for another one When the movie size is 1920 x 1080 30P or 1280 x 720 60P you cannot record movies on the internal memory The battery level is low The LCD screen does not display the still images or movies you are shooting e Your camera is set to the playback mode Press gt Play button to change to the recording mode page 23 60 roubleshooting The recording date is not superimposed on an image This camera does not have a feature for superimposing dates on images The screen is too dark or too bright Adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight page 48 Dots appear and remain on the screen This is not a malfunction These dots are not recorded page 3 Viewing images Your camera cannot playback images e Press gt Play button to change to the playback mode page 27 The folder file name has been changed on your computer When an image file has been processed by a computer or when the image file was recorded using a model other than that of your camera playback on your camera is not guaranteed The memory card may be damaged Exchange the memory card for another one The date and time are not displayed n the default settings in effect when you purchased the camera the setting of the screen display is set to AUTO So indicators on the screen disappear
18. Agreement screen appears 4 Carefully read the agreement click the radio button C to accept the terms of the agreement and then click Next 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation To continue the installation connect the camera to the computer halfway through this step page 33 When the restarting confirmation message appears restart the computer following the instructions on the screen DirectX may be installed depending on the system environment of your computer 6 Remove the CD ROM after the installation is complete 7 Start up the software To start up PMB click 5 PMB on the desktop For the detailed operation method click St PMB Help To start up PMB from the Start menu select Start All programs fsh PMB Q Notes Log on as Administrator When PMB is started up for the first time the confirmation message of the Information tool appears on the screen Select Start Introduction to PMB PMB allows you to import images shot with the camera to a computer for display Make a USB connection between the camera and your computer and click Import You can save and print images with the date You can display images stored on a computer by shooting date in a calendar display You can correct still images and change the shooting date and time You can create discs with CD or DVD disc writing drive You
19. Edition are not supported Windows Image Mastering API IMAPI Ver 2 0 or later is required to use the function for creating discs 2 Starter Edition is not supported Recommended computer environment Macintosh The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software PMB Portable and importing images via a USB connection 48jnduio2 4no uyim Guisn E OS pre installed USB Connection Mac OS X v10 3 to v10 6 PMB Portable Mac OS X v10 4 to v10 6 Q Notes Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in a multi boot environment If you connect two or more USB devices to a single computer at the same time some devices including the camera may not operate depending on the types of USB devices you are using Connecting the camera using a USB interface that is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant allows advanced transfer high speed transfer as the camera is compatible with Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant When your computer resumes activity from suspend or sleep mode communication between the camera and your computer may not recover at the same time 31 32 Using with your computer Note on playback of movie files MPEG 4 AVC H 264 To play back and editing movie files MPEG 4 AVC H 264 recorded by the camera you need to install the software compatible with MPEG 4 AVC H 264 or PMB on yo
20. F3 6 f 7 0 mm 9 32 inches When converted to a 35 mm still camera For movies 47 mm 1 7 8 inches 16 9 For still images 42 mm 1 11 16 inches 4 3 Exposure control Automatic exposure File format Still images JPEG DCF Ver 2 0 Exif Ver 2 21 MPF Baseline compliant Movies MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MP4 Audio MPEG AAC Recording media Internal Memory approx 26 MB Memory Stick PRO Duo media SD memory card SDHC memory card Class 4 6 10 Input and Output connectors Multi use terminal A V out SD HD Component Video output Audio output monaural USB jack type A built in USB communication Hi Speed USB USB 2 0 compliant LCD screen LCD screen 6 1 cm 2 4 type TFT drive Total number of dots 230 400 960 x 240 dots Power general Power Rechargeable battery pack NP BK1 3 6 V Power consumption 1 9 W when the movie image size is 1280 x 720 30P Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage temperature 20 to 60 C 4 to 140 F Dimensions Approx 19 0 x 108 0 x 54 0 mm 3 4 x 4 3 8 x 2 1 4 inches W H D excluding protrusions Mass including NP BK1 battery pack memory card Approx 130 g 4 6 oz Microphone Monaural Speaker Monaural Rechargeable battery pack NP BK1 Used battery Lithium ion battery Maximum output voltage DC 4 2 V Mean output voltage DC 3 6 V Maximum charge voltage DC 4 2 V Maximum charge current 1 4 A Capacity typical 3 4W
21. MB Portable Starting up PMB Portable Windows When you use the software for the first time you must choose the language setting Complete the following procedure Once the setting is made you can skip steps 3 to 5 after the next time 1 Connect the camera to the computer using a USB connection The connection of the camera and the computer is established the auto execution wizard automatically starts Eliminate the unwanted drives with x If the auto execution wizard does not appear click Computer My Computer in Windows XP PMBPORTABLE then double click PMBP Win exe 2 Click PMB Portable If PMB Portable does not appear on the auto execution wizard screen Click Computer PMBPORTABLE then double click PMBP Win exe In Windows XP click PMB Portable OK On a Macintosh double click PMBP Mac in the PMBPORTABLE folder The Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then click OK The area selection screen appears 4 Select Region and Country Area The License Agreement screen appears 5 Read the agreement carefully then click I Agree PMB Portable starts 48ajnduio2 4no yim Buisf 35 36 Uploading videos and still images to media services Starting up PMB Portable Macintosh 1 Make a USB connection between the camera and a computer When you connect the camera and your computer PMBPORTABLE
22. SON Y bloggie Handbook Mobile HD Snap Camera MHS PM5 PM5K 2010 Sony Corporation VCLICK Bj n of contents Getting started Basic Operations Using with your computer D Using functions for f shooting Using functions for L viewing A the settings C Enjoying the 360 Video 360 MHS PM5K Viewing images on a TV 5 Troubleshooting 4 167 123 11 1 Notes on using your camera Types of memory card you can use with your camera The memory cards that you can use with this camera are Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SD memory cards and SDHC memory cards You cannot use a MultiMediaCard Memory cards of up to 32 GB have been confirmed to operate correctly with this camera Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO HG Duo are collectively called Memory Stick PRO Duo media in this manual For recording movies it is recommended that you use Memory Stick PRO Duo media of 1 GB or larger marked with Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media Marked with Mark2 or not either can be used See page 41 for the recordable time of Memory Stick PRO Duo media Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick PRO HG Duo media SONY 4 When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media with the standard size Memory Stick media compatible
23. accidental erasure Rotate Rotating a still image 3 Setup Changing Setup items Customizing the settings Using Setup items is Shooting Setting Flicker Reduction T Main Settings 1 2 noie te arias events 48 Beep Language Setting LCD Backlight Initialize Display Color T Main Settings 2 2 inherit rdc eebi terres 49 LUN Settings Video Out QI Memory Card Tool c ccccccscscsssscscsesscscsssecscsesscscscseecseseeecscsesececsesesees 50 Format Copy amp Internal Memory Tool 51 Format Glock Settings ah e a eie Wha ine erreurs 52 Clock Settings Enjoying the 360 Video MHS PM5K Shooting 360 Video images e cece cece eens eee teeeteeeteeeeseeteeeeeneeaes 53 Viewing images ona TV Viewing images on a TV sssssssseseneeeeeennennnenen nennen 55 Troubleshooting TroubleshoOtlng iioii epi ehem eim reg et esrb chess dante 58 Warning indicators and messages ssessseeeee 64 On the Memory Stick media On the battery ire d SPOCHICALIONS LL 10 s fe amp N e e Identifying parts See the pages in parentheses for details of operation z J Lens Microphone Hook for wrist strap 15 e e N E Speaker Battery Memory card cover
24. after about 5 seconds If you want to make indicators appear again tilt the multi selector to A Screen display page 25 The image appears rough right after playback starts The image may appear rough right after playback starts due to image processing This is not a malfunction The image does not appear on the TV screen Check Video Out to see if the video output signal of your camera is set to the color system of your TV page 49 Check whether the connection is correct page 55 If the USB connection support cable is connected to the camera and the computer disconnect It You cannot view the image or hear the sound on the TV When you are using the component video plug make sure the red and white plugs of the A V connecting cable are connected pages 55 56 Buijoousa qno4 61 62 Troubleshooting The top bottom right and left edges of images may be trimmed slightly when you play back on a connected TV The LCD screen of the camera can display recording images across the entire screen full pixel display However this may cause slight trimming of the top bottom right and left edges of images when played back on a TV which is not compatible with full pixel display When connecting to TV with A V connecting cable the image is displayed with black space on the upper and lower sides This happens when viewing an image recorded at HD high definition on a 4 3 TV This is
25. al do so after deleting the information input On image data compatibility This camera supports MP4 format as movie file format Therefore movies recorded by this camera cannot be played on devices that do not support MP4 format This camera does not support AVCHD format and therefore is not compatible with the playback and recording of movies in AVCHD format like a Digital HD Video camera recorder Still images recorded by this camera are compressed recorded in JPEG format The file extension is JPG This camera conforms with DCF universal standard established by JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association Playback of still images movies recorded with your camera on other equipment and playback of still images recorded or edited with other equipment on your camera are not guaranteed 1 Joint Photographic Experts Group 2 Design rule for Camera File system 5 apan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association On the overheat protection The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the camera or the battery pack In this case the message appears on the screen before the power goes off If the message Camera overheating Allow it to cool appears the camera has been overheating The power will go off automatically Place the camera in a cool place until the temperature of the camera grows
26. amera at all for about one week it becomes completely discharged In this case be sure to charge this rechargeable battery before using the camera However even if this rechargeable battery is not charged you can still use the camera but the date and time will not be indicated Charging method of the internal rechargeable backup battery Insert charged battery pack in the camera and then leave the camera for 24 hours or more with the power off Precautions Do not use store the camera in the following places In an extremely hot cold or humid place In places such as in a car parked in the sun the camera body may become deformed and this may cause a malfunction Under direct sunlight or near a heater The camera body may become discolored or deformed and this may cause a malfunction Ina location subject to rocking vibration Near strong magnetic place In sandy or dusty places Be careful not to let sand or dust get into the camera This may cause the camera to malfunction and in some cases this malfunction cannot be repaired On carrying Do not sit down in a chair or other place with the camera in the back pocket of your trousers or skirt as this may cause malfunction or damage the camera On cleaning Cleaning the LCD screen Wipe the screen surface with an LCD cleaning kit sold separately to remove fingerprints dust etc Cleaning the lens Wipe the lens with a soft cloth to remove fingerprint
27. amera to the computer that is turned on with the USB connection support cable supplied The Power Charge lamp lights up in orange and charging starts When the Power Charge lamp turns off charging is finished The Power Charge lamp may turn off when the temperature is outside of the recommended operating temperature 10 to 30 C 4 When charging is finished disconnect the USB connection support cable from the USB jack of your camera Q Notes While the camera is connected to a computer you cannot operate the camera Be sure to disconnect the camera before operation Charging the battery with customized or hand built computers is not guaranteed Depending on the type of USB device used charging may not function properly Do not apply force to the camera when you connect the camera to a computer This may cause damage to the camera or the computer When you connect the camera to a notebook computer that is not connected to an AC power source the battery of the notebook computer may be depleted rapidly Do not leave the camera connected to the computer for a long time To remove the battery pack Slide the battery eject lever Be sure not to drop the battery Charging time Full charge time Approx 300 min Time required to charge a fully depleted battery at a temperature of 25 C 77 F Charging may take longer under certain circumstances or conditions See page 40 for the number of
28. ated You cannot choose a specific folder on the memory card as the destination for the data to be copied m Internal Memory Tool For details on the operation amp page 46 This item appears only when the memory card is not inserted in the camera Formats data stored in the internal memory Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data in the internal memory including even protected images Select Format with the multi selector tilt to A W 4 F then tilt to gt The message All data on internal memory will be erased appears Select OK with A then press the multi selector The format is completed To cancel the formatting Select Cancel in step 2 then press the multi selector sumas ay Bulziwojsng 51 92 Clock Settings For details on the operation amp page 46 Clock Settings Sets the date and time Select Clock Settings with the multi selector tilt to A V then press the multi selector or tilt to gt Clock Settings zoro 3H 1 12 00 pm Cancel 2 Select the date display format with A F then press the multi selector Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V Select OK with A F then press the multi selector To cancel the clock setting Select Cancel in step then press the multi selector Enjoying the 360 Video MHS PM5K Shooting 360 Video images By attaching the s
29. camera while your camera is reading or writing image files on the Memory Stick PRO Duo media while the access lamp is lit or flashing If you use the Memory Stick PRO Duo media near magnets or magnetic fields It is recommended you make a back up of important data on the hard disk of a computer Do not attach a label or the like on Memory Stick PRO Duo media or a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor Do not touch or allow metallic objects to come into contact with the terminals Do not bend drop or apply strong force to the Memory Stick PRO Duo media Do not disassemble or modify the Memory Stick PRO Duo media Do not let the Memory Stick PRO Duo media get wet Be careful to keep Memory Stick PRO Duo media out of the reach of small children There is danger that a child might swallow it Do not insert anything other than Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media slot Doing so may cause a malfunction Do not use or keep the Memory Stick PRO Duo media in the following locations Places subject to extremely high temperature such as a car parked outside in the summer Places under direct sunlight Places with extremely high humidity or subject to corrosive gases On the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor When using Memory Stick PRO Duo media with a Memory Stick media compliant device be sure to insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into a M
30. colder Warning on copyright Television programs films videotapes and other materials may be copyrighted Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provisions of the copyright laws About this Handbook The photographs used as examples of pictures in this Handbook are reproduced images and are not actual images shot using this camera Design and specifications of recording media and other accessories are subject to change without notice Enjoying the camera Enjoying high definition images The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile approximately 30 frames per second Progressive AAC LC MP4 format MPEG Movie Picture Experts Group AVC Advanced Video Codec What is MPEG 4 AVC H 264 MPEG 4 AVC H 264 is a standard of video camera which uses highly efficient image compression encoding technology to record HD high definition images Compared with the existing image compression encoding technology MPEG 4 AVC H 264 is able to compress images even more effectively In the MPEG 4 AVC H 264 the camera supports high definition images with effective scanning lines of 1080 or 720 The number of recorded image pixel is 1920x1080 or 1280x720 and the image is recorded in progressive mode Progressive playback The camera supports progressive mode which is used in computers and therefore is suited for playing back images on computers
31. deo Lens a ring shaped image is displayed You can convert 360 Video images using the PMB software supplied with your camera and view the converted images on your computer For details on the installation of PMB see page 38 2 Image played back on Image played back on the computer using this camera PMB supplied Convert images using the supplied Ring shaped image software PMB Q Notes You cannot view converted 360 Video images using only the camera On the conversion confirmation screen of the supplied software PMB set Lens span to Narrow for images recorded using the 360 Video Lens When you convert 360 Video images and play them back the resolution of the played back images is lower than that of normal images Viewing images ona TV LS Viewing images on a TV You can view images on a TV screen by connecting the camera to a TV The connection or the image quality HD high definition SD standard definition varies depending on the type of TV or input jacks the camera is connected to When using your camera abroad it may be necessary to switch the video signal output to match that of your TV color system page 49 Image will not be displayed on the LCD screen when an image signal is output to TV Connecting to a non high definition 16 9 wide or 4 3 TV Images recorded with HD high definition quality is converted to SD standard definition
32. e discontinued or may be subject to change depending on the circumstances of the administrators of the web sites Including these cases Sony Corporation is not responsible for the disputes between you and any third party or damages you suffered in relation to the Services Your requests for the websites are redirected by the Sony servers You may not be able to access the desired websites depending on various circumstances such as server maintenance If we terminate the services provided by the Sony servers we will notify you of the termination of the service on the Sony website in advance We may record the URLs to which you are redirected by the Sony servers and utilize the collected information for the improvement of the products or services offered by Sony We never record personal information however 48jnduio2 4no uyim Buisf 37 38 Using the software Installing PMB Picture Motion Browser 1 Turn on your computer and insert the CD ROM supplied into the CD ROM drive The installation menu screen appears If it does not appear double click Computer in Windows XP My Computer gt D SONYPMB If the AutoPlay screen appears select Run Install exe and follow the instructions that appear on the screen to proceed with the installation 2 Click Install The Choose Setup Language screen appears 3 Select the desired language then proceed to the following screen The License
33. ector 1 Select the date display format with A Y then press the multi selector 2 Select each item with lt gt and set the numeric value with A V 3 Select OK with gt then press the multi selector Clock Settings 1 D M Y 2 3 eco eho L 1 To turn the power off Press the ON OFF button You can also turn the power off by rotating the lens portion back while the camera is in the recording mode You cannot turn the power off even if you rotate the lens portion back while the camera is in the playback mode To change the language settings Press MENU and select eS Setup T Main Settings 1 2 Language Setting page 48 To change the date and time Press MENU and select 83 Setup Clock Settings page 52 Basic Operations 1 Shooting images ON OFF button Ss Zoom lever Power Charge lamp ES gt Z C9 Photo button EH Movie button g d v lO MENU button J Multi selector v sSuoyesadg 3ISeg a 1 Rotate the lens portion to turn the power on The Power Charge lamp lights up in green You can also turn the power on by pressing the ON OFF button 2 Confirm the composition Position the subject in the center of the screen 23 3 Start shooting When shooting still images Press and hold Co Photo halfway down A beep sound is heard and the AE lock indicator green lights on the lowe
34. ector tilt to W Self timer repeatedly 00 28 25 IC sop 2010 1 1 12 59pm ADISP v3 Sor Off Not using the self timer Spo 10 sec Shooting starts after a 10 second delay Use this setting if you want to include yourself in the image 2 2 sec Shooting starts after a 2 second delay This is to prevent blurring due to unsteadiness when the shutter button is pressed If you press Photo button and HH Movie button countdown timer is displayed and after rapid beep sounds are heard the camera will shoot Recording in mirror mode Rotate the lens portion to the same direction the LCD screen is facing A mirror image of the subject appears on the LCD screen but the image will be normal when recorded The same image as those recorded appears on the LCD screen instead of the mirror image in playback mode The image may become distorted when you rotate the lens portion from the front to the same direction the LCD screen is facing or in the opposite way Viewing images A Zoom lever N O Power Charge lamp A gt Play button Nc Y MENU button J Multi selector 1 Press and hold gt Play button ndex screen appears 2 Select the image you want to playback with the multi selector tilt to A V lt gt Still image Press the multi selector A still image is displayed Movie Press the multi selector to pause and playback a movie Tilt t
35. elect a setting with A V then press the multi selector 4 Press MENU to turn off the menu suojjesadg aiseg 29 30 Menu items The available menu items vary depending on the camera mode The shooting menu is available only in the shooting mode and the viewing menu is available only in the playback mode Only the available items are displayed on the screen Menu for shooting page 40 Photo Size Movie Size SteadyShot Face Detection Setup Menu for viewing page 43 t Delete E Slideshow O Protect cy Rotate 3 Setup Q Using with your computer Using with your computer PMP and other applications are contained on the CD ROM supplied to allow more versatile use of images shot with your camera Recommended computer environment Windows The following computer environment is recommended when using the supplied software PMB or PMB Portable and importing images via a USB connection OS pre installed Microsoft Windows XP SP3 Windows Vista SP2 Windows 7 Others CPU Intel Pentium III 800 MHz or faster For playing editing the High Definition movies Intel Core Duo 1 66 GHz or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1 20 GHz or faster Memory 512 MB or more For playing editing the High Definition movies 1 GB or more Hard Disk Disk space required for installation approximately 500 MB Display Screen resolution 1 024 x 768 dots or more l 64 bit editions and Starter
36. emory Stick Duo media adaptor When inserting Memory Stick PRO Duo media into a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor make sure the Memory Stick PRO Duo media is inserted facing in the correct direction then insert it all the way in Note that improper use may cause a malfunction Also if you force the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor in the wrong direction it may be damaged Do not insert a Memory Stick Duo media adaptor without Memory Stick PRO Duo media attached Doing so may result in malfunctions of the camera Notes on using Memory Stick Micro media To use Memory Stick Micro media with this camera you need a Duo sized M2 Adaptor Insert the Memory Stick Micro media into the Duo sized M2 Adaptor then insert the adaptor into the Memory Stick Duo media slot If you insert Memory Stick Micro media into this camera without using a Duo sized M2 Adaptor you might not be able to remove it from the camera Do not leave the Memory Stick Micro media within the reach of small children They might accidentally swallow it On image data compatibility Image data files recorded on Memory Stick PRO Duo media by your camera conform to the Design rule for Camera File system universal standard established by the JEITA Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association On your camera you cannot play back still images recorded
37. era page 2 The memory card is damaged The terminal section of the memory card is dirty Warning indicator pertaining to battery pack temperature Wait until the temperature of the camera grows cool Memory card type error The inserted memory card cannot be used in your camera page 66 Error formatting memory card Format the media again page 50 No memory space on internal memory Delete unnecessary images or files pages 28 43 Read only memory card Your camera cannot record or delete images on this Memory Stick PRO Duo media Folder error A folder with the same first three digit number already exists on the memory card for example 123MSDCF and 123ABCDE Cannot create more folders The folder with a name beginning with 999 exists on the memory card You cannot create any folders if this is the case File error An error occurred while the image was playing back File protected Release the protection page 44 Turn the power off and on again A problem with the lens caused an error Camera overheating Allow it to cool The camera temperature has risen The power may go off automatically or you may be unable to record movies Leave the camera in a cool location until the temperature goes down Buijoousa gno4 65 66 On the Memory Stick media Memory Stick media is a compact po
38. ges recorded in selected folder G m Playback Media O Note Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see Getting started 4 Checking the accessories supplied e Rechargeable battery pack NP BK1 1 360 Video Lens VCL BPPI 1 MHS PM5K only Memory card Memory Stick PRO Duo 4GB 1 MHS PMSK only 360 Video Lens Pouch 1 MHS PMSK only Wrist strap 1 A V connecting cable 1 SON Sam CD ROM 1 PMB software including PMB Help paues Dunyag p bloggie Handbook PDF USB connection support cable 1 s Instruction Manual SIE Important Notice Attach the strap and place your hand through the loop to prevent the camera Hook gt _ from damage by being dropped etc War 15 16 1 Preparing the battery pack Power Charge lamp USB connection support cable supplied sj USB jack slide USB jack D S ever cover AC Adaptor Power cord Mains lead 1 Open the battery memory card cover and insert the battery pack into this camera then close the cover Insert the battery pack as far as it will go then press the back of the battery pack gently until it clicks You cannot open the battery memory card cover when a tripod is attached to the camera 2 Open the USB jack cover then slide the USB jack slide lever 3 Connect the c
39. h 970mAh minimum 3 3Wh 930mAh Design and specifications are subject to change without notice Trademarks bloggie is a trademark of Sony Corporation Memory Stick mma Memory Stick PRO Memory STICK PRO Memory Stick Duo Memory STICK Dua Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory STICK PRO Dua Memory Stick Micro MagicGate and MAGICGATE are trademarks of Sony Corporation Microsoft Windows Windows Vista and DirectX are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Macintosh Mac OS iMac iBook PowerBook Power Mac and eMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc Intel and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation 360 Video is a trademark of Sony Corporation SDHC logo is a trademark MultiMediaCard is a trademark of the MultiMediaCard Association In addition system and product names used in this manual are in general trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective developers or manufacturers However the or marks are not used in all cases in this manual 360 Video images 53 Lu 55 A A V connecting cable 55 A V OUT jack 55 AE lock indicator 24 B Battery enr 68 Beeps eenst 48 C CD ROM eee 31 Clock Settings 52 Computer csse enis 31 Importing i
40. h this camera However if you format the memory card all the data on the memory card will be deleted and you cannot restore that data So be sure to store your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card This camera is neither dust proof nor splash proof nor water proof Before you record one time events make a trial recording to make sure that the camera is working correctly Be careful not to get the camera wet Water entering the inside of the camera may cause malfunctions which in some cases may not be repairable If you rotate the lens portion back when your camera is connected to other devices with the USB connection support cable the recorded images may be lost Do not aim the camera at the sun or other bright light This may cause irrecoverable damage to your eyes Or it may cause the malfunction of your camera Do not use the camera near a location that generates strong radio waves or emits radiation The camera may not be able to record or play back properly Using the camera in sandy or dusty locations may cause malfunctions If moisture condensation occurs turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it Do not shake or strike the camera In addition to malfunctions and an inability to record images this may render the recording medium unusable or cause image data breakdown damage or loss When inserting or ejecting the memory card be careful
41. hooting 3 Troubleshooting If you experience trouble with your camera try the following solutions Q Check the items on pages 59 to 63 gt a Turn the power off and turn it on again after about one minute gt a Consult your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility When repairing the camera we may check a minimum amount of data stored on the internal memory in order to improve the condition However Sony dealer will neither copy nor save your data Click one of the following items to jump to the page explaining the symptom and cause or the appropriate corrective action Battery and power 59 Deleting Editing images Shooting still images movies 60 Memory card Viewing images 61 Internal memory Computers 98 Troubleshooting Battery and power Cannot turn on the camera The remaining battery is low or depleted Connect the camera to a computer that is turned on and charge the battery fully page 16 If you cannot turn on the camera even after you have charged the battery remove the battery once then insert it into the camera again Check whether the battery is inserted in the correct direction page 16 If your camera turns off automatically rotate the lens portion back and rotate it again You cannot charge the camera No indicators appears on the LCD screen in the charging mode Close the rotating lens and make a USB co
42. images is greater than 9 999 the 9999 indicator appears When images recorded using earlier Sony models are played back on this camera the display may differ from the actual image size When measuring media capacity 1 GB equals 1 billion bytes a portion of which is used for data management For details on the operation amp page 29 Movie Size Selecting the movie size according to use Movie image size Usage guidelines Shoot HD high definition quality movies in sizes suited a 1220 eee for display on computer or high definition TV Shoots the rapidly moving action scenes such as sports 720 a TESTA smoothly with HD high definition quality ES Shoot HD high definition quality movies in sizes suited EZ v 12803 Ene for display on computer ae Shoot SD standard definition quality movies in sizes gm is 30P Se TRO SUP suited for uploading on websites The range you can shoot is narrowed compared to 1280 x 720 30P or 1280 x 720 60P The movies shot with this camera will be recorded in MPEG 4 AVC H 264 Main Profile approximately 30 or 60 frames per second Progressive AAC LC MP4 format MPEG Movie Picture Experts Group AVC Advanced Video Codec The larger the image size the higher the image quality The approximate recording time of movies The table below shows the approximate maximum recording times These are the total times for all movie files Continuous
43. images that can be recorded When charging is finished disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer Approximate recording playback time min Recording time Continuous recording time 95 Typical recording time 60 Playback time 130 i Shooting movies continuously with an image size of 1280 x 720 30P 2 Typical recording time shows the time when you repeat recording start stop turning the power on off and zooming panels Buijay E 18 To check the remaining battery time Rotate the lens portion or press the ON OFF button to turn on and check the remaining battery on the LCD screen Battery remaining E77 77 mE E amm hw indicator Battery Sufficient Battery Battery half Battery low Charge the battery remaining power almostfully full recording The warning guidelines remaining charged playback indicator flashes will stop soon t takes about one minute until t e correct battery remaining indicator appears The displayed battery remaining indicator may not be correct under certain circumstances If the camera is running on battery power and you do not operate the camera for about five minutes the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery Auto power off function The Language Setting screen appears when the camera is turned on for the first time page 21
44. ly the display changes as follows suojjesadg aiseg a GL 400 Gal 400 00 28 25 HH GL 400 00 28 25 HH 5M E sm Ens su Ens 2010 1 1 2010 1 1 2010 1 1 12 00PM 12 00em 12 59pm anse VO ADIP Y ADISP YO Indicators on the screen disappear after about 5 seconds with the default settings in effect when you purchased the camera The default setting is set to AUTO If you want to make indicators appear again carry out either of the following operations Tilt the multi selector to A Screen display Carry out any operation other than those using the zoom lever The indicators appear for only 5 seconds however By tilting to A Screen display longer you can increase the brightness of the LCD backlight Tilt to A Screen display longer again to return the brightness of the LCD backlight to normal If you view images in bright outside light adjust the brightness of the LCD backlight up However the battery power may decrease faster under such condition The LCD screen will not display while the camera is connected to a TV 25 26 Shooting images Useful functions for shooting W T Using the zoom Slide the zoom lever toward T to zoom in slide the zoom lever toward W to zoom out You cannot use the zoom function when the movie size is 1920 x 1080 30P Using the self timer Tilt the multi selector to V Self timer You can change settings with the multi sel
45. mages 33 Connecting AEB TV 55 Computer sese 33 High definition TV 56 Wide EV tre 55 COPY 50 D Ip M 52 Delete cci tette 43 F Face Detection 42 Flicker Reduction 47 Format 50 51 H High definition TV 56 How to handle the camera 6 Identifying parts 10 Index screen Indicator Tiitsi Genner 48 Install sasinan 38 Internal Memory Tool 51 L Language Setting 48 LCD Backlight 48 LUN Settings 49 M Macintosh computer 31 Main Settings 48 Memory card oo eee 2 Shooting Viewing 43 Mirror mode 26 N DN PSC 49 ON OFF button 10 21 31 Protect R Rechargeable battery 15 70 Rotat tete dette 44 S Screen Indicator 12 LCD backlight Self timer DODD M 45 Shoting M 40 MOVIES iere ettet 24 Still image aere 24 Shooting Setting Slideshow Softwa icnn 38 SteadyShot 42 T Troubleshooting 58 V VG eese ipeperne 40 Video Out Viewing Viewing images 27 Vol tn estes ette 27 W Warning indicators and messages 64 Wide TV Windows computer
46. nent cable the image output to the TV is shown in SD image quality When connecting to your TV via a VCR Connect your camera to the LINE IN input on the VCR using the A V connecting cable Set the input selector on the VCR to LINE VIDEO 1 VIDEO 2 etc When your TV is monaural When your TV has only one audio input jack Connect the yellow plug of the A V connecting cable to the video input jack and connect the white left channel or red right channel plug to the audio input jack of your TV or VCR On TV color systems If you want to view images on a TV screen you need a TV with a video input jack and the A V connecting cable The color system of the TV must match that of your camera Check the following lists for the TV color system of the country or region where the camera is used NTSC system Bahama Islands Bolivia Canada Central America Chile Colombia Ecuador Jamaica Japan Korea Mexico Peru Surinam Taiwan the Philippines the U S A Venezuela etc PAL system Australia Austria Belgium China Czech Republic Denmark Finland Germany Holland Hong Kong Hungary Italy Kuwait Malaysia New Zealand Norway Poland Portugal Singapore Slovak Republic Spain Sweden Switzerland Thailand United Kingdom etc PAL M system Brazil PAL N system Argentina Paraguay Uruguay SECAM system Bulgaria France Guiana Iran Iraq Monaco Russia Ukraine etc AL e uo safeui BuimalA 97 5 Troubles
47. nly If you do not operate the camera for about five minutes while the power is on the camera turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery Turn on the camera again The power may go off automatically to protect the camera depending on the temperature of the camera or the battery pack In this case the message appears on the screen before the power goes off The battery remaining indicator is incorrect This phenomenon occurs when you use the camera in an extremely hot or cold location The displayed battery remaining differs from the current one Fully discharge and then charge the battery to correct the display The battery is discharged Charge the battery The operation of the camera is unstable while it is connected to a computer You are using a USB hub or using a USB cable other than the supplied USB connection support cable Be sure to connect the camera directly to the USB connector of the computer using the USB connection support cable supplied Shooting still images movies Your camera cannot record images Check the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card If it is full do one of the following Delete unnecessary images pages 28 43 Change the memory card It is recommended that you use a memory card of 1 GB or larger for recording movies Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes e Press gt Play button and set the camera
48. nnection with your computer Nothing appears on the LCD screen Confirm that the Power Charge lamp orange is lit The temperature of the battery pack is too low Remove the battery pack and place it in a warm place The temperature of the battery pack is too high Remove the battery pack and place it in a cool place The USB connection support cable is not properly connected to the computer Disconnect the USB connection support cable and then connect it again Be sure to use the USB connection support cable supplied The computer is not turned on Turn on the computer The computer is in the standby sleep or hibernation mode Release the computer from sleep or hibernation status You are using a USB hub You may not charge the battery when using a USB hub Connect the camera to the USB connector of the computer directly The Power Charge lamp does not light correctly while charging the battery pack The temperature may be outside of the recommended operating temperature Charge the battery pack in an recommended ambient temperature of between 10 C to 30 C 50 F to 86 F For details see page 68 The battery life is short Buijoousa qno4 The charging time is insufficient Depending on the conditions of the computer it may take some time to charge this camera Charge the camera until the icon shows the 2777 99 Iroubleshooting The power turns off sudde
49. not a malfunction The image recorded at HD high definition appears distorted Set the wide mode of the TV to display the image recorded in the 16 9 mode correctly You cannot install PMB Check the computer environment required to install PMB Install PMB in an orderly manner page 38 After making a USB connection PMB Portable does not start Make the USB connection after the computer is turned on Set LUN Settings to Multi page 49 Connect the computer to the network PMB does not work correctly Finish PMB and restart your computer Your camera is not recognized by the computer Disconnect devices from the USB jack of the computer other than the keyboard mouse and your camera Disconnect the USB connection support cable from the computer and the camera and restart the computer then connect the computer and your camera again in an orderly manner page 33 Make sure the media check tool of the computer activates For details on the media check tool see PMB Help page 38 Install PMB page 38 Deleting Editing images Your camera cannot delete an image Cancel the protection page 44 Troubleshooting Memory card Cannot insert a memory card nsert it in the correct direction You have formatted a memory card by mistake All the data on the memory card is deleted by formatting You cannot restore it Internal memo
50. o to fast forward lt to rewind Press the multi selector to return to normal playback Tilt to V to display the volume control screen then adjust the volume with lt gt When shooting movies of fast moving subjects such as a sport scene the movie may not be played back smoothly When the playback of the first movie ends the playback of the next movie automatically starts When the playback of the last movie ends playback of movies will end To view an enlarged image playback zoom Slide the zoom lever toward T while displaying a still image To undo the zoom slide the zoom lever toward W Adjust the position A W lt gt Cancel playback zoom Press the multi selector suojjesadg aiseg a 27 28 To return to the index screen Slide the zoom lever toward EZ Index while displaying a still image or pausing the playback of a movie To delete the images Allows you to select unwanted images for deletion You can delete images from the MENU button page 43 Using the menu items a Multi selector S 9 MENU button EN 1 Press MENU to display the menu The menu will be displayed only during shooting and playback mode Different items will become visible depending on the selected mode 2 Select the desired menu item with the multi selector tilt to A V t Movie Size m 30P 60P 30P 1280 x 720 30P E sHs E eli le 3 S
51. r center little toward the left side of the screen The angle of view switches to the aspect ratio 4 3 3 2 or 16 9 according to the shooting size of the still image Black bands may appear depending on the setting of the image size In standby In pressing 9 Photo halfway down fa E 400 00 01 23 ER 400 S AE lock indicator sw Exe E 2010 1 1 2010 1 1 12 00em 12 00PM ADISP Y ADISP Y Press Photo fully down You cannot shoot still images while shooting movies When shooting still images the angle of view may change from that in shooting standby When a face is detected in shooting standby a white frame appears When multiple faces are detected multiple frames appear If you press and hold Photo button halfway down a white frame becomes green and the image quality is optimized automatically When shooting movies Press HH Movie button Start shooting movies To stop recording press B B Movie button again 2010 1 1 12 00pm ADISP v Black bands appear on the top and bottom of the image when the image size is any of 1920 x 1080 30P 1280 x 720 60P or 1280 x 720 30P Continuous shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes 24 Changing the screen display A Screen display button When you tilt the multi selector to A Screen display repeated
52. red 2 Drag and drop the image files to the hard disk icon The image files are copied to the hard disk 3 Double click the hard disk icon the desired image file in the folder containing the copied files The image is displayed dajnduoa 4no uyim Guisn 33 34 Connecting the camera to the computer Deleting the USB connection Perform the procedures from step 1 to 3 below before Removing a memory card nserting a memory card into the camera after copying images from the internal memory Turning off the camera 1 Double click the disconnect icon on the task tray Windows Vista Bing ss C amp 16 42 Windows XP Disconnect icon 2 Click USB Mass Storage Device Stop 3 Confirm the device on the confirmation window then click OK Note Drag and drop the icon of the memory card or the drive icon to the Trash icon beforehand when you use a Macintosh computer and the camera is disconnected from the computer Uploading videos and still images to media services The application software PMB Portable is pre installed on the camera You can do the following using PMB Portable You can easily upload videos and still images to media services such as a blog You can upload your data via a computer connected to the Internet even when you are away from home You can add media services such as a blog you frequently use For details refer to help files of P
53. rtable IC recording medium with a large data capacity You can use the following types of Memory Stick media listed below on this camera However we do not guarantee the operation of all types of Memory Stick media on your camera See the list below for more details Types of Memory Stick media Recording Playback Memory Stick Duo media _ with MagicGate Memory Stick PRO Duo O media Memory Stick PRO HG Duo O media Your camera does not support an 8 bit parallel data transfer A 4 bit parallel data transfer as same as Memory Stick PRO Duo media is supported Your camera cannot record or play data that uses MagicGate technology MagicGate is a copyright protection technology that records and transfers the contents in an encrypted format Your camera is compatible with Memory Stick Micro M2 media M2 is the abbreviation for the Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick PRO Duo media formatted by a computer Windows OS Mac OS does not have guaranteed compatibility with your camera Data read write speed may vary depending on the combination of the Memory Stick PRO Duo media and Memory Stick PRO Duo media compliant product you use Damaged or lost image data will not be compensated for and may occur in the following cases If you eject the Memory Stick PRO Duo media or turn the power off on your
54. ry Cannot playback or record images using the internal memory There is a memory card inserted in the camera Remove it Cannot copy the data stored in the internal memory to the memory card The memory card is full Check the capacity Cannot copy the data on the memory card or the computer to the internal memory Data on the memory card or a computer cannot be copied to the internal memory The lens gets fogged Moisture condensation has occurred Turn off the camera and leave it for about an hour before using it The camera becomes warm when you use it for a long time This is not a malfunction The Language Set screen appears when you turn on the camera Set the language again page 48 You want to change the date or time Set the date and time again page 52 Buijoousa gno4 63 Warning indicators and messages If the following messages appear follow the instructions E The battery level is low Charge the battery immediately Cannot access memory card Access denied You are using a memory card with the access controlled The memory card may be damaged Exchange the memory card for another one Internal memory error Turn the power off and then on again System error Turn the power off and then on again Reinsert the memory card Insert the memory card correctly page 19 The inserted memory card cannot be used in your cam
55. s dust etc Cleaning the camera surface Clean the camera surface with a soft cloth slightly moistened with water then wipe the surface with a dry cloth Do not use the following or they may damage the finish or the casing Chemical products such as thinner benzine alcohol disposable cloths insect repellent sunscreen or insecticide etc Do not touch the camera with the above on your hand Do not leave the camera in contact with rubber or vinyl for a long time On operating temperatures Your camera is designed for use under the temperatures between 0 C and 40 C 32 F and 104 F Shooting in extremely cold or hot places that exceed this range is not recommended On moisture condensation If the camera is brought directly from a cold to a warm location moisture may condense inside or outside the camera This moisture condensation may cause a malfunction of the camera If moisture condensation occurs Turn off the camera and wait about an hour for the moisture to evaporate Note that if you attempt to shoot with moisture remaining inside the lens you will be unable to record clear images 69 70 Specifications Camera System Image device 7 13 mm 1 2 5 type CMOS sensor Total pixel number of camera Approx 5 038 000 2 592 x 1 944 pixels Effective pixel number of camera Approx 5 038 000 2 592 x 1 944 pixels still images Approx 2 073 000 pixels 1920 x 1080 30P movie Lens
56. s appears near the ECA Movie icon 5 Display Indication Mor geor Image size 40 ihor Mior e Movie recording red 01 23 Recording time 41 Q Note Indicators and their positions are approximate and differ from what you actually see 13 14 When playing back still images 1 Display Indication wz EE 5M ffi 1212 I Batt ining 18 77 attery remaining 1 uy VOL HTN sm alan Image size 40 4 3 2 KG 101 0012 2010 1 1 9 30AM lt gt BACK NEXT VVOLUME Boo cM On Protect 44 n A VOL nino Volume 27 When playing back movies Qx1 3 Zoom scaling am o ff 12263 EN Low battery warning 64 1 On VOL HH 2 Display Indication Playback bar m 38 00 00 06 00 00 00 Counter 2 101 0012 2010 1 1 9 30AM ePLAY lt gt BACK NEXT vVOLUME 2010 1 1 Recorded date time of the 9 30 AM playback image lt gt BACK Select images NEXT A DISP Change the display setting v VOLUME with A and adjust the volume with V The guidance message is displayed alternately 3 Display Indication tf Playback folder This does not appear when using internal memory 12 12 Image number Number of ima
57. shooting is possible for approximately 29 minutes Units hour minute second FOE ds Memory card formatted with this camera Size pue 1GB 2GB 4 GB 8 GB 16GB 32GB 1920 x 0 10 00 0 20 00 0 40 00 1 20 00 2 40 00 5 20 00 1080 30P C 0 06 00 0 12 00 0 25 00 0 50 00 1 40 00 3 20 00 1280 x 0 20 00 0 40 00 1 20 00 2 40 00 5 20 00 10 40 00 720 60P 0 10 00 0 20 00 0 40 00 1 30 00 3 10 00 6 20 00 1280 x 0 00 40 0 30 00 1 00 00 2 00 00 4 00 00 8 00 00 16 00 00 720 30P 0 00 25 0 15 00 0 30 00 1 00 00 2 10 00 4 20 00 8 40 00 640 x 0 01 20 1 00 00 2 00 00 4 00 00 8 00 00 16 00 00 32 00 00 480 30P 0 01 00 0 40 00 1 20 00 2 40 00 5 30 00 11 00 00 22 00 00 The number in is the minimum recording time The length of time for movies may vary depending on the shooting conditions Before the continuous shooting ends the recording time indicator flashes and after a while the recording will automatically stop Buijoous 10 suomaunj Buisf Shooting menu For details on the operation amp page 29 Your camera uses the VBR Variable Bit Rate format to automatically adjust image quality to suit the recording scene This technology causes fluctuations in the recording time of the memory card Movies containing quickly moving and complex images are recorded at a higher bit rate and this red
58. slot Be sure to insert the Memory Stick PRO Duo media into the Memory Stick Duo media adaptor Memory Stick Duo media adaptor Ea Charge the battery before using the camera for the first time The battery can be charged even if it is not completely discharged Also even if the battery is not fully charged you can use the partially charged capacity of the battery as is If you do not intend to use the camera for a long time use up the existing charge and store the camera in a cool dry place This is to maintain the battery functions For details on the battery see page 68 No compensation for contents of the recording The contents of the recording cannot be compensated for if recording or playback is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media etc Internal memory and memory card back up Do not turn off the camera or remove the memory card while the access lamp is lit or the internal memory data or the memory card data may be destroyed Always protect your data by making a back up copy About changing the language setting The on screen displays in each local language are used for illustrating the operating procedures Change the screen language before using your camera if necessary page 22 Notes on recording playback To ensure stable operation of the memory cards we recommend that you format the memory card the first time you use it wit
59. uces the overall recording time SteadyShot Allows you to reduce camera shake when shooting images On Activates the camera shake reduction function Off Does not activate the camera shake reduction function The camera shake reduction function works only in 640 x 480 30P or 1280 x 720 30P mode Face Detection Detects the faces of your subjects and adjusts the exposure automatically Z On Activates the Face Detection function Off Does not activate Face Detection function Setup Selecting the shooting settings You can change the settings on the 83 setup screen Using functions for viewing I Viewing menu The function in viewing mode using MENU button are described below For details on how to operate the menu see page 29 When the mode has been set to shooting mode switch it to playback with gt Play button Do Delete Allows you to select and delete unwanted images Tk This Image Deletes the currently displayed image in single image mode Da Multiple Images Allows you to select and delete multiple images D Select an image then press the multi selector Repeat the above steps until there are no more images to be deleted Select an image with a mark again to release the mark 2 MENU OK the multi selector E Uh Delete All Images Deletes all images at once except protected images Press OK we Slideshow Playing back
60. upplied 360 Video Lens to the camera you can shoot 360 degree images of the area around the camera 1 Rotate the lens portion then attach the 360 Video Lens to the camera The camera shifts to the 360 Video dedicated mode automatically Dedicated mode means an automatic shift to the appropriate settings here The movie and photo size are as follows Movie Size 1280 x 720 30P Photo Size 5M C9 Photo button HH Movie button 2 Start Shooting When shooting movies Press the HH Movie button To stop recording press the HH Movie button again 1GId SHIN Opin 09 aui BuMo u3 When shooting still images Press the Co Photo button 93 94 Shooting 360 Video images For details on the operation amp page 53 To remove the 360 Video Lens Remove the 360 Video Lens after you have finished recording X Using the self timer function It is often convenient to use the self timer function when shooting Q Notes When you attach the 360 Video Lens during recording in normal mode the camera does not shift to the 360 Video dedicated mode automatically The camera shifts to the 360 Video dedicated mode when you stop recording When you attach the 360 Video Lens to the camera you cannot operate the following Zooming MENU button Do not hold the camera by only holding the 360 Video Lens Viewing 360 Video images When you play back images recorded using the 360 Vi
61. ur computer Even under a PC environment where operations are guaranteed sometimes images cannot be played back smoothly due to dropped frames Note that the transferred image itself is not affected If you are using a notebook PC be sure to use the PC with the AC adaptor plugged in Sometimes normal operations are not possible due to the power savings function of the PC Note Operations are not guaranteed even on computers fulfilling the above system requirements For example other open or background applications currently running may limit product performance Connecting the camera to the computer Connect the camera as illustrated below Turn the power on USB connection support cable supplied To the USB jack 3 To a USB jack of the computer PMB allows you to easily import images For details on PMB functions see the PMB Help Importing images to a computer Windows Importing images to a computer without using PMB When the AutoPlay Wizard appears after making a USB connection between the camera and a computer click Open folder to view files OK DCIM or MP ROOT copy the desired images to the computer Importing images to a computer Macintosh 1 Connect the camera to your Macintosh computer first Double click the newly recognized icon on the desktop DCIM or MP ROOT the folder where the images you want to import are sto
62. you cannot restore that data So be sure to store your important data on the computer before formatting the memory card Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on the memory card including even protected images Select Format with the multi selector tilt to A W lt gt then tilt to P The message All data on memory card will be erased appears 2 Select OK with A then press the multi selector The format is completed To cancel the formatting Select Cancel in step 2 then press the multi selector Copies all images in the internal memory to the memory card Insert the memory card 2 Select Copy with the multi selector tilt to A W lt 4 P then tilt to P The message All data on internal memory will be copied appears Select OK with A then press the multi selector Copying starts To cancel the copying Select Cancel in step G then press the multi selector Charge the battery sufficiently Copying image files when the remaining battery amount is low can cause data transfer failure or damage the data due to battery exhaustion You cannot copy individual images The original images in the internal memory are retained even after copying To delete the contents of the internal memory remove the memory card after copying then execute the Format command in Internal Memory Tool page 51 When you copy the data in the internal memory to the memory card a new folder is cre
63. zoom frequently Avoid rough handling disassembling modifying physical shock or impact such as hammering dropping or stepping on the battery pack Do not use a deformed or damaged battery pack How to store the camera If the camera is not to be used for a long time to maintain its function fully charge the internal battery and use it up at least once a year then store the camera in a dry cool place To use the battery up leave your camera in slide show page 43 playback mode until the power goes off On battery life The battery life is limited Battery capacity decreases little by little as you use it more and more and as time passes If the battery operating time seems shortened considerably a probable cause is that the battery has reached the end of its life Contact your Sony dealer or local authorized Sony service facility The battery life varies according to how it is stored and the operating conditions and environment On disposing the battery Contact the nearest Sony dealer when disposing the battery On the internal rechargeable backup battery This camera has an internal rechargeable battery for maintaining the date and time and other settings regardless of whether the power is on or off This rechargeable battery is continually charged as long as you are using the camera However if you use the camera for only short periods it discharges gradually and if you do not use the c

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